M25 Chaos: Six-Vehicle Crash Blocks Three Lanes, Fuel Tanker Involved
A serious six-vehicle smash has brought misery to the M25, blocking three lanes and causing chaos for rush hour drivers. Two of the vehicles involved are LGVs, including a loaded fuel tanker, while the others are a red Ford Focus, a silver Ford people carrier, and a silver Vauxhall Vectra that careered off the road and down an embankment after smashing road furniture.
Major Delays Between Junctions 5 and 7
Highways England officers are on scene managing traffic, but drivers face heavy delays. The on-slip at Junction 6 (Godstone) has been closed, with local diversions in place highlighted by yellow square signs. Currently, there’s a two-hour holdup reported between Junction 7 and Junction 5, with drivers warned to expect significant congestion.
Emergency Services Swift to Respond
Kent Fire and Rescue have dispatched several appliances, joined by two ambulances from South East Coast Ambulance Service. Paramedics are treating multiple casualties at the scene, though it remains unclear if anyone is seriously injured.
Fuel Tanker Recovery Could Take Hours
Two lanes remain shut as specialist contractors work to recover the fuel tanker and the other damaged vehicles. The clearance operation is expected to take some time, threatening to disrupt rush hour traffic for the foreseeable future.
Stay tuned for updates as emergency teams continue work and motorists plan alternate routes.
